Big Canoe Living Vol I | Issue 12

LIVING LIVING

BCAR, MAGGIE’S

HOUSE & DOG PARKS

PUBLIC SAFETY

LIVING WITH LIVING WITH OUR FURRY OUR FURRY FRIENDS FRIENDS

Greetings from Public Safety!

Now that spring is here, our team would like to provide some important reminders about living with our furry friends and the educational opportunities coming up for safety instruction and preparedness

Living with pets in Big Canoe requires owners to be mindful that all dogs, regardless of size and temperament, remain on a leash anytime they are not confined to a home or fenced yard or in your vehicle. This includes when they accompany you while hiking our trails or visiting any amenity Please avoid being fined by keeping your dog safely leashed. What should you do if you see a dog off-leash? Contact Public Safety Dispatch at (706)268-3376 to report this violation.

Our largest furry friends are the bears of Big Canoe We have asked the members of the Black Bear Project to share their best practices this week for protecting and living with these amazing animals. And remember, all bird feeders must be down now that the bears and cubs are out of their dens and exploring Big Canoe

Public Safety is here 24/7 to assist property owners and we also offer educational programming for the community. Read on to find classes on fire extinguisher use, and emergency preparedness. We look forward to seeing you at one of our classes soon

Our best to you,

Chief Jordan, Director of Public Safety

BIG CANOE ANIMAL RESCUE

Our mission is to be a no-kill shelter for homeless strays found in the Big Canoe community, providing them with a safe, healthy, and positive environment until they are adopted into their forever-loving new home. We will evaluate each animal we take in, improve their health and physical appearance, socialization skills, and provide suitable forums for their adoption. We will also offer outreach support and educate the general public about humane animal care.

Miss Maye

Whisky

Miss Maye

Field Training takes place Monday through Fridays 10:00-11:30. The dogs and volunteers go as a group on a long walk or are taken to the soccer field to play and chase balls. An email is sent out the weekend before the week needing volunteer walkers. If you can help, you respond to the email with the day(s) that you are available If you are not available that week, you do not need to respond to the email.

The commitment to be on a kennel care team can be as little as one day a month to once a week and teams work either mornings or evenings. The team is responsible for feeding and giving the dogs fresh water, medicine, cleaning the runs and troughs, cleaning the yards, and giving the dogs a short walk. There is a required training session before you are assigned to a team.

BCAR is 100% staffed by local volunteers. Each and every dollar of donations goes directly toward the care of the dogs and cats. Currently, our kennel is full! We always need your help with finding forever homes for our dogs and cats!

Whisky

Porter

MAGGIE’S HOUSE

The volunteers in Maggie’s House assist in preparing cats and kittens for a loving, permanent home. They feed, scoop and clean litter boxes, and most important of all, spend time playing with the cats and kittens to help them learn they can trust humans.

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Keep our Kennels clean

Our kennel always needs the following items: paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, and other cleaning supplies.

Donating to those in need

Our wish list isn’t just for our kennel dogs. Big Canoe Animal Rescue helps feed family pets for folks living in our surrounding county who can’t afford pet food. Your donations of unopened quality dog food is always appreciated.

Ship direct to us

Shop our amazon list linked below and ship to Big Canoe Animal Rescue at 7506 Wilderness Parkway Big Canoe, GA, 30143

Your donations are very important to us. As a 50 we depend on donations to keep our kennel ope volunteers who work 365 days to clean, feed, pr care, and socialization for each and every home

Click the button below to donate via PayPal or Big Canoe Animal Rescue 10676 Big Canoe Big Canoe, GA 301

An acknowledgment of receipt will be sent to the individual don If this donation is in memory or honor of someone, a note will be to the person or the family of the person in whose name the don is being made. Please include the name/s and address when submitting your donation.

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ADOPT JACOB A NEW FRIEND

Come to Big Canoe Animal Rescue Open House Saturdays

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you wish to come at another time, you can make an appointment with the Director of Adoptions. Our phone is monitored Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All calls are returned within 24 hours.

7506 WILDERNESS PARKWAY

BIG CANOE, GA, 30143 | 706-268-1346

Register To See Jacob

JACOB IS A DARK GINGER TABBY MALE WITH GORGEOUS GREEN EYES BORN IN APPROXIMATELY AUGUST OF 2022. THIS HANDSOME GUY IS A BIT SHY AT FIRST, BUT VERY LOVING AND PLAYFUL WHEN HE WARMS UP TO YOU. HE PURRS WHEN TALKED TO…SO SWEET! HE WILL BE A GREAT COMPANION IN A LOVING FAMILY JACOB HAS BEEN NEUTERED, MICROCHIPPED AND HIS VACCINES ARE UP-TO-DATE.

ALL ABOUT OUR DOG PARKS

Big Canoe has 3 locations designated for our furry friends. McDaniel Meadows, Diamond, and Wildcat Dog Parks are open Monday through Saturday, excluding when the park is used by BCAR These parks are wonderful for dogs to run and play off leash

Remember while you are out and about in Big Canoe, unless you are at one of our beautiful dog parks, your pet must be on a leash at all times. Having your pet on a leash protects them as well as every member of the community.

The Big Canoe Dog Park Committee was established in December 2019. Our goal is to coordinate with BC Management concerning maintenance for all three dog parks to ensure comfort and safety for both our dogs and their owners. We conduct fundraisers every couple of years to help enhance your experience. Some of the projects we have implemented over the years with your donations:

Purchasing and installing fencing to separate large and small dogs at Diamond Dog Park As well as ongoing maintenance of the fencing

Providing umbrellas

Doggy swimming pools

Hosting the annual patriotic dog, including giveaways and prizes to winners in each category Also hosting Halloween parade and contest

Assisting with ongoing maintenance, such as the upcoming gravel installation at Diamond Dog Park

Ensuring an endless supply of tennis balls (donated from tennis center) for the pup's enjoyment

We worked with the POA to establish a Family Time area for elderly, disabled, reactive, recovering, etc. dogs, providing a safe space for the family to enjoy the off-leash park with their pups.

Aldo, we hope to provide additional seating at Wildcat Dog Park this year.

These are just a few examples of what the BC Dog Park Committee has accomplished. Again, our goal is to coordinate with the POA and BC management to assist with maintaining the dog parks. And to make each park more accessible, comfortable and to ensure the safety of our pets and their families

BLACK BEARS IN BIG CANOE

The black bear is a long-time resident of Big Canoe and one of our most prevalent forms of wildlife. As Big Canoe continues to develop and encroach on wildlife habitat, the need for people and bears to coexist safely increases. Whether you are hiking or strolling through the neighborhoods, you may encounter a black bear. Black bears are most active from midMarch to November.

It is illegal to feed the bears, intentionally or unintentionally.

The residents of Big Canoe have chosen to live in harmony with their bears. We want our community to allow for bear activity, so that bears can pass through, but are not tempted to stop and get into trouble with people and their non-natural attractants

If you see a bear in a residential area, act responsibly! Remain calm; often the bear is just passing through, and if it finds no food, will simply move on. Click below to read more about the black bear in Big Canoe on the Big Canoe POA website.

HOME OF THE BLACK BEAR PROJECT

If you see a black bear:

Do not approach me or my cubs!

Back up slowly, look as big as you can by raising your arms, and make noise so that I can hear you. If you are in a group, stand together.

If I swat at the ground or huff and make short charges, I am telling you to back away and give me more space.

Keep all of your pets on a leash and away from me at all times.

Do not run or climb a tree; I may react and chase you. I am much faster than you are!

@TheBigCanoeBlackBearProject

While staying or living in Big Canoe:

Dispose of trash in a bear-safe receptacle or at the North Gate trash facility

Clean your BBQ grills immediately after using them

Eliminate bird feeders from March through November

Keep pet food indoors (including water dishes)

Keep food out of your car

SPRING CLINIC SPECIAL!

Have a partner you like to play with regularly? Want to refine your doubles game? Win More?

You Can! Put together four players of similar skill and play/drill, advance your doubles strategies, court movement, speed-ups, resets, and drops! Adding these shots to your game WILL result in more “W’s”!

$25 per person for 90 minutes of concentrated, intentional games and drills!

Coach John is ready to get you to the next level!

Contact the Racquet Pro Shop for more information at 706-268-3367

THIS WEEK at Racquet

MONDAY T U E S D A Y

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2 : 0 0 A D V A N C E D P I C K L E B A L L

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Reservations

March 31, 2024

Easter Sunday Brunch

March 31, 10:30 am -3:00 pm

Join us in the Easter Bunny ’ s Garden for

FullyBooked

pictures with the Easter Bunny kid’ s crafts

Easter egg cookie decorating

Easter treats

Child $55

Adult $25 (kids 5-12)

Kids under 5 eat free

plus beverage, tax & gratuity

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Save Money and Double Your Fun this Summer with an Outdoor Aquatics Membership

If you enjoyed the benefits of membership last year your membership is set to auto-renew on April 30th.

Not a member? No problem, send a membership inquiry below!

Membership Inquiry

Membership benefits include unlimited access to both the Beach Club and Wildcat pools.

Accompanied grandchildren, 18 years and younger gain complimentary access.

Accompanied guests receive 50% off the guest's daily use rate. Access to paddle boats, kayaks, paddle boards and canoes. Access to Rockslide and children's inflatable water park.

$150 - Individual Membership

$298 - Full Membership (includes spouse and dependent children 25 years and younger)

Double the Fun Daily Usage Rates (Beach Club and Wildcat Pools) $10 for Property Owners and $20 Guests

take your bogg to the pool, lake, and beach club this summer!

now available at racquet, golf, & marina

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STARTING APRIL 1

A lesson will consist of learning how to operate a jonboat along with learning the best ways to catch rainbow trout. A fishing lesson can be arranged by emailing your name, your lot number, and cell phone number to me at jlipkowitz@bigcanoepoa.org. Keith will then contact you to arrange a time for the lesson. The cost will be the price of the jonboat for two hours plus a $40 lesson fee. For those who do not currently have a fishing membership, the $40 lesson fee can be applied towards a new annual fishing membership.

CENSUS

The census is sent ONLY to the primary owner's email address currently in your profile.

If you have any questions please submit an AskthePOA.

POA Board Elections ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

littleton.elizabeth@gmail.com

APRIL 8

CLUBHOUSE VERANDA DOORS OPEN AT 06:0OPM

Dress upin your best country& western duds

Dress upin your best country& western duds

Featuring MONDAY

LIVE BROADCAST REMOTE WITH INSIDE THE GATES RADIO DJS PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE COUNTRY ROCK, LINE DANCING, DRINKING SONGS, AND ROADHOUSE CLASSICS | LIVE SET BY HARMONY DOG | BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE LINE DANCE CONTEST | COUNTDOWN THE 15 BEST COUNTRY DRINKING SONGS | WILD WEST PHOTO AREA | FREE BEER UNTIL KEG RUNS OUT | CASH AWARDS FOR BEST-DRESSED COWBOY & COWGIRL

Bear Society Bear Society

Monday Night Music Monday Night Music on the Veranda on the Veranda

Monday, March 25

Music by Sock Monkey Duo $10 $10

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Peggy Williamson, RD, LD, CDCES

Ladies Line Dancing Ladies Line Dancing

Wildflower Bunch Wildflower Bunch

PLANT SALE PLANT SALE

The Big Canoe Wildflower Bunch (WFB) Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, April 27th. This year the venue for the sale has been moved to the Chapel's three-tiered parking lot (across the street from the Racket Club). Ten percent of all proceeds go toward club projects and initiatives, which benefit Big Canoe and the surrounding area. Some vendors may not take credit cards or Venmo so please bring cash or checks to pay for purchases.

Invite your friends and neighbors! Garden club members with experience in dealing with the challenges of gardening in Big Canoe will be on hand to help you with your selections. Spring is here, and no matter if you are looking for trees, shrubs, perennials, or annuals you are sure to find something beautiful to add a fresh look to your garden.